16-078: Finance Manager

Country: Ethiopia

Department: International Operations

Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

International Medical Corps is recruiting for a highly qualified Finance Manager for an anticipated five-year Title II Development Food Assistance Program (DFAP) in Ethiopia.

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Manager will have full oversight of the financial management and operational aspects of the project in accordance with donor regulations, including the elaboration of accounting features. S/he will be responsible to present the financial expenditures and pipeline and interface with the community at social audit events. S/he will be responsible for budget forecasting, expenditure tracking, and financial analysis, as well as grant and contract management and financial reporting. This position will be based in Addis Ababa.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Support the Chief of Party in managing all financial and operational aspects of the program, including annual budget development, work plan and activity budgets, and ensuring compliance with USAID and International Medical Corps’ requirements and policies.

•Conduct regular program expenditure tracking, monitoring program performance and preparing monthly pipeline analyses.

•Oversee grant and contract management and compliance aspects of the sub-grants program.

•Establish standards and procedures to ensure the compliance program’s effectiveness and efficiency, maintaining compliance to organizational policies, procedures and internal controls.

•Responsible for all financial aspects of the project; provide internal and external financial reports, ensure compliance with Government of Ethiopia and Donor rules and regulations. This function includes ensuring that all financial reports are submitted on time and that all accounting data are updated, reconciled and fully supported with backup documentation

•Supervise and ensure that the day-to-day accounting operations and financial management functions in field offices are performed in accordance with internal policies and procedures

•Review and account for payment transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts and control over payments

•Monitor and review the financial reports of consortium partners.

•Present and facilitate review of actual to budget expenditures report

•Monitor cash flow to ensure the Field Office has adequate cash on hand to fund project operations, requests weekly cash transfers, but not in excess of immediate disbursement needs, provides detailed breakdown of cash request

•Ensure adequate and smooth cash flow; investigate safe means of sending cash.

•Ensure cash safety protocols and procedures are in place and followed.

•Ensure copies of all documents are frequently scanned and shared with HQ.

•Manage hiring, training and supervision of finance and admin staff for the project

•Supervise the oversight of staff personnel files inclusive of contracts, leave records and other paperwork required for employment in local context

•Give training to local staff and, when/as needed, consortium partners and local partners with regards to financial management

•Ensure compliance to local labor laws including contracts, compensation packages, taxes and working hours

•Actively promote International Medical Corps’ Code of Conduct, ethics, values, and standards, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

Qualifications:

Master’s degree required with Business or Publication Administration and a focus on Accounting / Finance.

•At least ten years of financial management experience in programs that are of a similar scope and scale to this program, including working effectively with host government officials, donor partners, and social audits is required.

•Demonstrated expertise in financial management of multi-sectoral programs that include infrastructure development.

•Proven leadership qualities required

•Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills

•Demonstrated understanding of and experience using accountability and accounting practices

•Knowledge of DFAP and other donor assistance policies and reporting requirements

•The candidate must be professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English and Amharic is highly preferred.

•Based in Addis Ababa, with frequent travel in project areas.

•Experience in Ethiopia required.

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

How to apply: Please go to: 16-078: Finance Manager and follow the instructions for applying online.

“International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.”

16-079: Deputy Chief of Party

Country: Ethiopia

Department: International Operations

Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

International Medical Corps is recruiting for a highly qualified Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) for an anticipated five-year Title II Development Food Assistance Program (DFAP) in Ethiopia. The DCoP will work closely with the Chief of Party (CoP) to ensure that activity objectives are met effectively. The DCoP will be the project’s technical lead in programming. The DCOP will assist the CoP in overall management, strategy and technical guidance of the program.

JOB SUMMARY

The DCoP must be able to support the CoP with overall responsibility for program development, execution and management. S/he will support in directing the program with all management decisions and administrative responsibilities delegated to the main field office. The DCoP will support the creation of work plans, staff supervision, and coordination with USAID and other programs, program reporting, and achievement of results. This position will be based in Addis Ababa.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall technical direction and assist in the management of project activities and operations.

• Provide technical assistance to consortium partners, local partners and their sectoral managers

• Ensure that the sectoral teams are properly trained, roles and responsibilities are properly assigned and the team is able to implement the project agreed deliverables.

• Assist CoP with the coordination of activities for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting including drafting and reviewing quarterly or annual reports and managing the mid-term and final evaluation processes;

• Assist CoP in ensuring that gender and sustainability are fully integrated into the overall project implementation

• Assist CoP with liaising with the Mission, consortium partners and other project stakeholders including maintaining communication and consultation.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in international development or a related field;

• Minimum 8 years of progressively increasing management responsibility in developing countries, including experience in food security, livelihoods disaster risk management, monitoring and evaluation. Previous experience as a Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party is highly desirable

• At least 7 years of international work experience in interacting with developing country governments, international organizations, other bilateral donors and civil society representatives and senior level government officials is desirable.

• Experience managing USG cooperative agreements or contracts, at least five years of senior program management experience including direct supervision of professional and support staff is desirable

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in one or more of the following sectors: food security and livelihoods; nutrition, social protection, local capacity building; community development; agricultural value chain development; village savings and loan groups; natural resource management; resilience and risk-management; and gender-sensitive approaches;

• Excellent communicator with demonstrated experience in communicating complex processes to diverse stakeholders, including government officials at all levels, service orientated NGOs, civil society organizations, donors;

• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships with civil society organizations and host country government counterparts

• Experience with systems strengthening, capacity building, service delivery and quality improvement or policy development is desirable;

• Experience in financial management, budget design, and partner management;

• Capacity to build and effectively supervise a diverse and international team of partner staff, and technical experts;

• Familiarity with USAID programs, their history and their development; mastery of USAID regulations governing such programs;

• Experience managing large grants, sub grants, and contracts under grants for complex projects;

• Ability to travel national and internationally as required;

• Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to communicate effectively and build relationships among staff and with partners, donors, and stakeholders; and

• Technical skills that are complementary to the program description.

• Excellent diplomatic, communication and interpersonal skills •

• The candidate must be professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English and Amharic is highly preferred.

• Based in Addis Ababa, with frequent travel in project areas.

• Experience in Ethiopia required.

How to apply: Please go to: 16-079: Deputy Chief of Party and follow the instructions for applying online.

“International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.”

15-1001: Chief of Party (CoP)

Country: Ethiopia

Department: International Operations

Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:

Background- International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development projects since 1984. International Medical Corps responds to the population’s health and psychosocial needs in humanitarian settings, while also supporting the recovery of systems and services in transitional and development contexts.

International Medical Corps is seeking a qualified Chief of Party (CoP) for an anticipated five-year Title II Development Food Assistance Program (DFAP) in Ethiopia. The Chief of Party will lead a consortium of local and international NGOs and other development partners in managing and implementing this project.

Program Background- The CoP will have overall management responsibility for the implementation of the project and will be the key decision-maker for ensuring the success of the project. S/he will be responsible for the management and oversight of the project, including leading the preparation of sector work plans, monitoring project progress and timely delivery of all reporting and deliverables, ensuring performance quality, and complying with USAID (donor) and International Medical Corps requirements. The CoP will report to International Medical Corps Headquarters and Ethiopia Country team as needed. The CoP will supervise all other project staff, such as the Deputy Chief of Party, the technical sector leads, the M&E team, the Logistics team, the Finance and Accounting teams, and all other program-focused staff. The CoP will be responsible for monitoring performance and coordinating with partners and will represent the Project to the Government of Ethiopia and relevant stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities:

1.Program Quality •Provide programmatic vision, strategic plans, direction and leadership.

•Coordinate activities for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting including drafting and reviewing quarterly or annual reports and managing the mid-term and final evaluation processes;

•Ensure regular monitoring of activities and submit timely feedback to IMC Country Director, IMC headquarters, USAID and partners

•Ensure that cross-cutting themes such as gender and sustainability are fully integrated into programming

•Oversee all communications and reporting to the donor and IMC Senior managers;

2.Management and Administration •Ensure appropriate coordination of all sub-awards or sub-contracts, including supporting management of these partners and ensuring reporting and compliance with USAID and IMC policies and requirements.

•Ensure strong coordination/collaboration among consortium members through regular coordination meetings/program reviews, joint field visits and action planning.

•Monitor financial management, reporting and transactions to ensure successful programmatic accountability;

•Coordinate regular programmatic and financial progress reviews with consortium members and lead budget harmonization processes, where necessary.

•Ensure quality donor reporting submissions and donor and sub-grant compliance

1. Representation and Coordination •Serve as the primary liaison with USAID Mission, program partners; key local stakeholders, INGOs, IMC HQ/Ethiopia Country Office, including maintaining appropriate communication and consultation

•Candidate must be highly competent in building networks/networking skills, have strong problem-solving skills, and possess ability to listen and influence, negotiation, and other techniques, strong communication ability both written and orally.

•Ensure the consortium’s presence and active participation in coordination meetings.

•Organize learning and sharing opportunities between project and external stakeholders on a regular basis

4.Human Resource Management

•Oversee the hiring, orientation, and training of key staff to build a technically strong, well supported, motivated team.

•Identify and facilitate opportunities for staff professional development by providing adequate mentoring, clear orientation, feedback and learning opportunities.

•Preparation of employee job descriptions, performance plans and performance appraisals for projects staff

•Identify and facilitate opportunities for staff professional development

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

•Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in international development or a related field;

•Minimum 8 years of progressively increasing management responsibility in developing countries, including experience in operational research, nutrition or food security. Previous experience as a Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party is highly desirable

•At least 7 years of international work experience in interacting with developing country governments, international organizations, other bilateral donors and civil society representatives and senior level government officials is desirable.

•Experience managing USG cooperative agreements or contracts, at least five years of senior program management experience including direct supervision of professional and support staff is desirable

•Demonstrated experience and expertise in one or more of the following sectors: food security; health; nutrition; local capacity building; community development; agricultural value chain development; village savings and loan groups; natural resource management; resilience and risk-management; and gender-sensitive approaches;

•Excellent communicator with demonstrated experience in communicating complex processes to diverse stakeholders, including government officials at all levels, service orientated NGOs, civil society organizations, donors;

•Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships with civil society organizations and host country government counterparts

•Experience with systems strengthening, capacity building, service delivery and quality improvement or policy development is desirable;

•Experience in financial management, budget design, and partner management;

•Capacity to build and effectively supervise a diverse and international team of partner staff, and technical experts;

•Familiarity with USAID programs, their history and their development; mastery of USAID regulations governing such programs;

•Experience managing large grants, sub grants, and contracts under grants for complex projects;

•Ability to travel national and internationally as required;

•Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to communicate effectively and build relationships among staff and with partners, donors, and stakeholders; and

•Strong written and spoken English skills.

How to apply: Please go to: 15-1001: Chief of Party (CoP) and follow the instructions for applying online.

“International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.”

EMERGENCY FOOD SECURITY AND VULNERABLE LIVELIHOODS COORDINATOR LOCATION: SITTI ZONE, DIRE DAWA - ETHIOPIA CONTRACT TYPE: FIXED TERM FOR SIX MONTHS WITH POSSIBILLITY OF EXTENSIONS

A competitive salary package will be negotiated with the right candidate based on skill and experience. Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities. Background Oxfam is responding to the drought in Ethiopia with specific focus in Siti and Fafen zone in Somali, West Arsi in Oromia and Afar region focusing on prevention and mitigation of the drought impacts exacerbated this year’s “El Niño” episode. Oxfam GB is committed to providing timely humanitarian assistance to those affected by drought and to increasing programme impact by strengthening the effectiveness and accountability of our humanitarian work. Oxfam Ethiopia is looking for an experienced and professional EFSVL Coordinator to take on an influential role, leading on EFSVL in Sitti Zone.

The Role
Reporting to the Emergency Response Coordinator in Sitti Zone, You will be responsible for the leadership, management, technical support and quality control for the emergency food security and vulnerable livelihood intervention in Sitti Zone, Somali region including needs assessment, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

The Person
To succeed in this role you will have:
 Minimum of 5 years experience in EFS-VL emergency and development work, and understanding of relevant humanitarian and policy issues, experience in pastoralist community is an added advantage.
 Experience in capacity-building and partnership approaches
 Good experience in proposal development, including budgets and financial management.
 Proven management skills with the ability to quickly deliver results,
 Experience in leading and motivating teams; a high degree of self awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development
 Proven ability to be flexible, to work under stress and tight deadlines, and a passion for working with others.
 Commitment to values of inclusiveness, empowerment, accountability and gender equality

Please find the detail roles and responsibilities as: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/-emergency-food-security-and-vulnerable-livelihoods-coordinator-int2397/4065/description/

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic professional. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs Ref: INT 2397 Closing date: 12th May 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Diversity The difference starts with you
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

About MAG:

MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.

About the role:

MAG is seeking bids from an independent expert to undertake field-based research, to build on our existing Impact Assessment work and further define and quantify the impact of land release through mine action in Vietnam and Laos by analysing changes in land use. This will have a particular focus on changes in the nature or yield of agricultural production on cleared land, seeking to develop a methodology for assigning economic value to outcomes

MAG is seeking qualified organisations and individuals to propose a working methodology for analysing this data, undertake the required desktop and field research, and provide MAG with a report that will allow for programme management to make better informed decisions regarding prioritisation and demonstrate to stakeholders the ongoing impact and benefits of mine action in Laos and Vietnam. The research and report should consider the benefits and impact of mine action on women, men and children.

MAG expects the applicants to undertake a minimum of four weeks field work, and to seek to obtain comparative data between villages in which MAG has undertaken work and in villages that are mine-affected but in which no intervention has taken place by MAG or any other mine action operator. The exact number of villages will be determined by the Consultants own proposed methodology, but it is expected that a minimum of twelve (12) villages will be visited.

The proposal should include details of prior experience of similar projects, describe the proposed data collection and analyses methods clearly, and provide an indicative timeframe for implementation of the work. The CVs of all team members should be included.

About you:

MAG would expect the contracted person(s) to have proven experience of participatory rural appraisals and knowledge of the development context in Laos and Vietnam, as well as expertise in measuring and analysing change and the impact of development projects over time.

For further information about the role, including the full terms of reference, please visit the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/vacancies-at-MAG.

To express your interest in being considered for this consultancy opportunity, please send a proposal to Greg Crowther, Regional Director, South and Southeast Asia at greg.crowther@maginternational.org by the closing date of 15 May 2016.

General Summary and Background:

The purpose of the Global Health Supply Chain (GHSC) – Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) project is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities in support of USG-funded public health initiatives around the world. The project provides direct procurement and supply chain management support to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and Population and Reproductive Health. In supporting USG-funded global health activities, PSM will develop and manage a wide array of services for health commodity procurement and related systems strengthening technical assistance encompassing different elements of a comprehensive supply chain.

At the country level, PSM supports country strategies and priorities that fall under the following three project objectives:

• Global Commodity Procurement and Logistics
• Systems Strengthening Technical Assistance
• Global Collaboration to Improve Long-Term Availability of Health Commodities

For project operations in Vietnam, GHSC-PSM will provide direct procurement and supply chain management support for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). In order to implement project activities, Chemonics International is recruiting for the following positions (all positions are based in Hanoi, Vietnam):

Country Director – Responsible for providing overall strategic direction and leadership for the PSM-Vietnam project. The Country Director will manage the development of technical strategies and work plans; monitor programmatic, financial and administrative performance; supervise the administration of standard project operating and financial procedures; manage short and long-term technical assistance; and maintain effective communication with the client, the home office, the public and private sectors, and other donors and cooperating agencies.

Quantification Team Lead – Responsible for supporting the Vietnam Authority of HIV/AIDS Control (VAAC) in forecasting and quantification activities, procurement planning, and stock monitoring activities.

Procurement and Logistics Team Lead – Responsible for the management of procurement for all commodities and services required by the project. This individual will be responsible for working with local partners in preparation of RFPs, tenders, purchase orders, and the negotiation of awards for services and commodities, as well as stock monitoring activities and maintaining the project’s inventory and inventory disposition procedures.

Finance Manager –Responsible for managing the financial accounting operations of the GHSC-PSM Vietnam project field transactions in compliance with USAID regulations and the contract signed by USAID and Chemonics. This individual is responsible for establishing and managing all project finance and accounting procedures in line with USAID rules and regulations. The Financial Manager will liaise frequently with the home office project management unit (PMU) to ensure smooth financial operations, accurate budgeting and forecasting, and timely invoicing.

Sr. Quantification Officer - Supports the Quantification Team Lead and works with the Data Management Officer to support forecasting and quantification and procurement planning activities.

Data Management Officer – Supports VAAC in collecting provincial level data to inform quantification and forecasting activities. Works closely with the Sr. Quantification Officer and Quantification Team Lead

Sr. Procurement Officer- the Procurement Officer will support the Procurement and Logistics Team Lead for the management of procurement for all commodities and services required by the project. This individual will be responsible for preparation of RFPs, tenders, purchase orders, and the negotiation of awards for services and commodities, as well as maintaining the project’s inventory and inventory disposition procedures.

Administration Manager– Provides administrative project support, including support for the finance and Procurement and logistics teams and Country Director. Also responsible for supporting short-term technical assistance trips as needed.

Send electronic submissions to psmvietnamrecruit@gmail.com by May 15, 2016 with the position title in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

CARE is seeking an experienced Disaster Risk Reduction Advisor for the proposed USAID/DFAP project in Ethiopia. S/He will contribute to building community and institutional resilience to natural disasters and climate change in all CARE and partners DFAP woredas.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide technical guidance, supervision and support to all Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Early Warning System (EWS) initiatives on the DFAP project
• Development and implementation of disaster risk assessment tools and approaches for DFAP
• Employ and promote CARE Ethiopia’s Climate Change Adaptation Theory of Change (ToC) and approaches
• Develop Climate Change Adaptation capacities in CARE, partners and at woreda and community levels to protect livelihoods and achieve food security
• Provide capacity building and training for Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments (CVCA) and Participatory Scenario Planning (PSP) processes
• Provide capacity building, training and guidance to strengthen woreda level early warning tracking systems
• Develop standards and systems for translating and disseminating climate information to rural communities
• Overall responsibility for the planning, organization, budget management, reporting and implementation of the disaster risk reduction activities on DFAP
• Liaise with other NGOs, relevant Government agencies and to ensure good coordination, avoid duplication, share lessons and good practice/approaches for maximizing impact

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or relevant discipline; Master’s degree preferred
• At least five years’ relevant experience
• Experience in project management and reporting
• Experience in designing and implementing Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation, Early Warning Systems and livelihoods interventions
• Relevant experience in capacity building and training
• Candidates must have experience working in Ethiopia
• Fluent in English

https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=3146

CARE Ethiopia seeks a Livelihood Advisor for the proposed USAID/DFAP project. S/He will provide technical advice on and oversee the implementation of activities that will build local governance and capacities building. The Livelihood Advisor will lead and coordinate all livelihood-related initiatives across the DFAP consortium partners. The Livelihood Advisor will provide technical assistance and capacity building to Government partners.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide technical guidance, supervision and support to all aspects of livelihoods on the DFAP project
• Development and implementation of livelihoods assessment tools and approaches for DFAP
• Ensure CARE Ethiopia’s Village Savings and Loan Approach (VESA) methodology and strategies are employed and promoted
• Develop Livelihood promotion capacities in CARE, partners and at woreda and community levels to protect livelihoods and achieve food security
• Provide capacity building and training of CARE and partners for livelihoods interventions
• Strengthen woreda level livelihoods promotion systems
• Develop standards and systems for implementing livelihood approaches working with rural communities
• Overall responsibility for the planning, organization, budget management, reporting and implementation of livelihood activities on DFAP
• Liaise with other NGOs, relevant Government agencies to ensure good coordination of effort, avoid duplication, share lessons and approaches for maximizing impact

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or relevant discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least five years’ relevant experience
• Experience in project management and reporting
• Experience in livelihoods interventions
• Relevant experience in capacity building and training
• Fluent in English

https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=3147

Please submit a cover letter with your resume in one document describing your interest in this position and how you meet the requirements. This is a local full-time, regular position based in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a one year contract with a possibility of extension. PATH offers a highly dynamic work environment that provides competitive compensation based on experience. Compensation tied with US dollars is paid in local currency on a Vietnam pay scale and includes a Vietnam-based benefits package. This position does not include an expatriate package with benefits such as home leave, medical evacuation coverage, housing allowance or tuition coverage. However, if not based in Vietnam, the incumbent will receive one-time roundtrip airfare to and from post.

PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health. PATH has been working in the Mekong region since 1980, with a permanent office established in Hanoi in 1997 and an office established in Myanmar in late 2013.

The PATH Mekong Program is currently implementing a broad portfolio of activities on a range of health issues. In Vietnam, this includes efforts to develop sustainable responses to addressing communicable diseases such HIV and tuberculosis, as well as emerging non-communicable diseases, such as hypertension; supporting the Vietnam government to improve disease surveillance; introducing human milk banking; and strengthening vaccine production, distribution and delivery systems.

PATH is seeking to locally recruit a Communications Associate to provide technical support to Vietnam project teams on internal and external communications. This position will report to the Mekong Regional Program Director and a Vietnam Program Team Leader. Specific responsibilities include:

· Support the communications strategy for PATH's program in Vietnam that includes printed material, web-based information, and prioritization of meeting and conference presentation/attendance;

· Coordinate the development and dissemination of information on PATH's work in Vietnam to external audiences;

· Review and update information from Vietnam on PATH's internal and external websites;

· Work with project teams to prepare and/or review donor and technical reports and other documentation in English, including correspondence;

· Provide guidance to project teams on the planning and coordination of project activities and work plans, particularly activities involving a communication or advocacy component;

· Support preparation of concepts and proposals for new activities;

· Represent PATH at partner meetings, workshops and conferences.

Required Skills:

· Ability to write both technical and non-technical documents in English; strong journalism or writing training a plus;

· Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team;

· Ability to handle multiple assignments and requests and prioritize accordingly;

· Fluent English speaker with excellent written and speaking skills.

Required Experience:

· Advanced degree in public health, international development, communication, or journalism;

· 2 years work experience in health-related field;

· Experience working in multi-cultural environment; international travel experience a plus;

· Experience writing in a range of styles and formats;

· Business development and proposal writing experience desirable;Website development experience a plus.

To Apply: http://bit.ly/1q46SwW

Internal/ External Vacancy announcement

INTRODUCTION

Save the Children is an exciting and dynamic organization that follows a holistic approach to achieve more for children and use its resources in an efficient and sustainable way. In every programming we aim to achieve results at scale, build partnership to influence others and increase our impact; look for innovate solutions to the problems children faces, campaign for better practice and ensure that Children’s voices are heard.

Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional lives.

Save the Children offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development. If you are interested to work in an organization that is determined to achieve dramatic change for the most vulnerable children, we encourage you to look through the job profile below.

Job Title: Gender & Youth Advisor

Code: 0101

Place of Work: Addis Ababa

Monthly Salary: in ETB As per the organization scale

No. of Positions: 1

JOB Summary

As a member of senior management of DFAP program, the Gender & Youth Advisor will take the overall responsibility and provide technical guidance to oversee the implementation of DFAP gender, youth and vulnerable groups’ integration strategies. S/he is expected to build the capacity of Program staff and partners on how to mainstream gender and youth livelihood activities in the program cycle, provide support for M&E, learning and documentation in relation to Gender and youth. Documents and communicate gender programme achievements against agreed strategic objectives and milestones for a wide range of internal and external audiences. Ensure the key strategic documents related to gender and Youth livelihood program are understood and internalised by those who are either contributing to the evidence base or responsible for representation of organisational objectives at district, regional or national level. S/he is expected to work closely with the whole program team to ensure that gender is at the core of all project components and vision of SCI

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Development of Content and Approaches:

• Oversee the implementation of DFAP gender, youth and vulnerable groups’ integration strategies and adapt and improve strategies as needed.
• Provide necessary guidance to ensure DFAP team apply gender and youth analysis to current program activities and with new program design.
• Responsible for ensuring and/or promoting in the DFAP activities the equitable participation by men, women, boys and girls and the reduction of gender inequalities to achieve nutritional outcomes and strengthen resilience to food insecurity.
• Work closely with other technical leads of the program to provide support to projects throughout the project cycle.
• Stay abreast and informed of USAID agency-wide, Food for Peace, and other relevant gender principles, policies, regulations, monitoring and evaluation principles, and indicators.
• Identify the need for and supervise the implementation of activities designed to promote greater access, inclusion and empowerment for traditionally excluded groups (adult women, young males, adolescent girls etc.) in the areas of economic development, health and governance and at the household and community levels.
• Review project reports and annual implementation plans and contribute to regional and national strategic planning.
• Expected to design and test youth related activities and learning objectives that help people to build their market relevant skills. Outcomes and approaches should draw on the findings of the market assessments and other existing resources related to livelihood opportunities.
• The development of content and approaches to guide the program in their implementation of age-appropriate livelihoods activities with a focus on food security.
• Provide technical, programmatic, operational, and managerial oversight of all activities that have a gender and youth aspect or component.
• Ensure that program implementation meets USAID’s programmatic, administrative and financial standards and requirements.
• Ensure strong alignment between market assessment results, learning pathways and livelihood activities throughout the project.
• Advise and ensure that gender-based violence (GBV) and female empowerment will be addressed in the program activities.
• Participate in technical working groups.

Capacity Building & technical Support:

• Support and build the capacity of the program team and partners working in the program to implement gender & youth livelihoods activities in relation to the learning component.
• Work closely with other senior team of the program to identify and provide, as requested, specific technical support in area of responsibility.
• Provide gender-related technical support to all project staff, including but not limited to livelihoods, nutrition, and resilience teams.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Documentation:

• Create and support opportunities for shared learning between Country Offices on Gender youth activities, outcomes and approaches for this age group.
• Assist in interim and final assessments of livelihoods approaches and other project evaluations
• Develop frameworks and support COs to document case studies and success stories related to youth livelihoods throughout the project

Representation, Outreach and Partnership:

• Represent and profile the project, its objectives and results, in publications and presentations
• Seek and leverage opportunities for partnership for youth projects with actors in the agricultural sector and its value chains and share these opportunities with country teams
• Identify and participate in opportunities within SC for linking the project to technical and strategic leadership on gender and livelihoods.
• Coordinate closely with the program team to ensure that technical assistance to each country is synchronized and adds value.
• Serve as the senior thematic lead in area of Gender and youth Livelihood for all relevant external representation requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATION

• BA Degree in gender/Women’s studies, international development, livelihoods, youth employment or related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 8 years relevant progressive experience in managing and / or providing technical support to Gender and youth programming out of which at least 4 years working on problem assessments related to nutrition, livelihoods, food security, DRR and/or WASH programs.
• Significant experience in providing expert advice for effective implementation of projects.
• Significant Experience in planning and implementing work objectives.
• Previous experience conducting gender analysis within the context of development food assistance programming and consistent with USAID’s Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy.
• Experience in gender-based programming with substantial understanding of and commitment to equality and equity issues and mainstreaming.
• Experience working on similar USAID or other donor-funded programs; familiarity with USAID regulations and policies preferred.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead the collection, analysis and utilization of information from a broad range of sources in order to ensure effective integration of gender and youth concerns throughout the project’s duration.
• Ability to foster commitment and build capacity among project staff and in-country actors to gender and youth integration and empowerment.
• Experience in research and evaluation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Experience working in collaborative work settings.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and cross cultural skills.
• Very good skill in report writing and facilitation.
• Superior language skills (oral, written, and comprehension), research and evaluation.
• Good knowledge and experience in Project Cycle Management.
• Good skill in emotional intelligence, continuous self-learning, adaptability and flexibility.
• Significant understanding of gender and youth employment in the context of food security programming.
• Significant knowledge of gender principles as they relate to livelihoods, nutrition and resilience for community-based programs.
• Knowledge of Sub-Sahara Africa context.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Scope & complexity of decision making
• Able to solve problems by selecting the most suitable procedure or method within guidelines and precedents ; direction sought when solutions not within established guidelines or precedents

Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements should send CV (maximum of 4 pages) along with a cover letter (one page) as a single document on ethiojobs.net by indicating the code number of the vacancy; or through Ethiopia.Recruitment@savethechildren.orgorwww.ethiojobs.net**; Addis Ababa; Ethiopia.** . All applications should be received on or before May 16, 2016.**

Note that copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters should not be included with the application. You will provide them upon request.

In candidate selection, Save the Children is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.

Save the Children has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. Any candidate offered a job with Save the Children will be expected to adhere to these policies.

Note: All travel costs should be covered by the applicant if invited for written exam or interview.

Chemonics International seeks a country director (based in Hanoi, Vietnam) to support the recently-awarded Global Health and Supply Chain - Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project. GHSC-PSM is a five-year, multi-billion dollar project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) that will consolidate the procurement and assistance components of the current USAID DELIVER and USAID Supply Chain Management Systems (SCMS) programs. The project will be the primary vehicle through which USAID will procure and provide health commodities to partner countries and provide assistance to improve countries’ management of the health supply chains for such commodities. In Vietnam, the project will support the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through three primary objectives: global commodity procurement and logistics, systems strengthening to support in-country supply chain management, and collaboration via strategic engagement to improve long-term global supply of health commodities. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain strong and positive working relationships with clients and partners including USAID and local governments
• Ensure that positive and productive working relationships and regular communication are maintained within the field office(s) and between the field and home offices
• Develop and implement annual work plans and budgets that reflect the priorities of USAID, the ministry of health, and other stakeholders
• Develop and implement staffing, technical assistance, and procurement plans that lead to the effective implementation of the project’s strategy and work plan
• Identify, develop, and maintain strategic alliances that will ensure the project works in close collaboration with other government, U.S. government and donor-supported supply chain programs
• Strategically identify capacity gaps and arrange for appropriate training of field staff
• Ensure the use of appropriate management methodologies to plan, organize, and control resources to achieve goals
• Develop, update, and implement performance monitoring plan that encompasses commodity security and logistics management indicators and includes project-wide performance measures
• Oversee regular data collection and reporting, and lead quarterly reviews of performance analysis to identify issues and drive evidence-based interventions
• Manage the operation of the office in adherence with policies and procedures in project management, including HR management, procurement, finance, and administration
• Oversee finances and cash flow; ensure expenditure forecasts are prepared, reviewed, and submitted to the regional manager quarterly
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for procurement and logistics services; assess risks quarterly and implement risk management/mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with procurement standard operating procedures, including supplier order fulfillment, order tracking, customs clearance/freight forwarding, storage and distribution, and logistics management information systems
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders in the provision of assistance to build the capacity and capability of national systems
• Report results of project work to USAID, the ministry of health, other funders, and the home office; ensure the timely submission of all deliverables

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in health or management-related discipline
• Minimum 12 years of experience in public health program management, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, and/or supply chain management systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage and implement complex USAID public health programs or projects in a developing country context
• Ability to create efficiencies and lead operational transformation in large complex public health programs, preferably with experience in medical procurement, logistics, or supply chain management
• Skilled in leading and managing high-performing teams
• Ability to work with cooperating partners in implementing complex programs
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills; proven diplomatic and public relations skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in written and spoken Vietnamese; proficiency in English preferred

Send electronic submissions to psmvietnamrecruit@gmail.com by May 27, 2016 with the position title in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “Country director – PSM Vietnam” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

Information Counselling and Legal Assistance Specialist (ICLA) - Ethiopia
Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

Job description

• Develop CC strategy, technical SOPs / guidelines and Macro LFAs
• Compliance and adherence to NRC policies
• Contribute to identifying funding opportunities, and develop and revise funding proposal, budget and donor reports
• Responsible for following up on compliance with contractual commitments within CC, and ensure high technical quality and synergies
• Provide technical direction and project implementation support
• Identify trends in conditions/standards and donor priorities and assess better ways to assist
• Ensure key learnings are extracted from CC implementation, and incorporate them in CC development processes
• Provide systematic training and build capacity of technical staff
• Represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
• Study ICLA -specific contextual aspects and issues in Ethiopia and produce strategic and programing analysis to initiate ICLA programme for NRC Ethiopia.
• In support of the regional ICLA Adviser and the HoP, ensure that the necessary funds and resources are mobilized for the growing ICLA needs
• Ensure compliance and adherence to NRC policies within the ICLA CC (re the CC that will be initiated)
• Ensure that the ICLA strategy and projects to be initiated will promote and protect the rights of refugees, IDPs, host community and returnees and will contribute to the NRC Ethiopia advocacy strategy.
• Represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters/sector coordination, including local authorities
• Assess ICLA -specific contextual analysis as well as potential programming aspects in Addis-Ababa, Tigray and Somali region (Dollo) and share/preened findings
• Develop High level quality ICLA project proposals and reports for potential programming in those areas.
• In support of the HoP, CD and the regional/Global ICLA advisers ensure that relevant donors are targeted for fund raising.
• In support of the HoP and CD assist in establishing required capacities for ICLA programme for Ethiopia including recruiting national staff where needed.
• Develop CC strategy and LFA’s that will be applicable for ICLA programme in Ethiopia.
• Represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters/sector coordination, including local authorities
• Ensure designing and implementation of high quality ICLA interventions
• Ensure generation of timely and high quality project reports

Qualifications

• ICLA Core Competency (CC) expertise, with a minimum 4 years of experience within ICLA (or similar fields) in a humanitarian/ recovery context
• Solid ICLA expertise on household level
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience with project development, especially from an emergency and post-emergency phases
• Experience in working with ECHO, DFID, NMFA, SIDA and UN agencies UNHCR, UNICEF etc ;
• Knowledge of the context in Somalia and preferable Horn of Africa
• Experience in capacity building and community mobilization;
• Experience in advocacy work
• Experience with coordination mechanisms (cluster and sectorial)
• Knowledge of Somali language is an asset

Education field

• Law

Education level

• College / University, Master / Phd grade

Personal qualities

• Handling insecure environments
• Strategic thinking
• Empowering and building trust
• Initiate action and change
• Diplomatic
• Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision
• Able to present and represent an organisation
• Culturally sensitive and coping with a changing environment
• Flexible and creative
• Good communication skills

Language

• English

We offer

• Start date: As soon as possible
• The ICLA Specialist will be based in Ethiopia (50% in Addis-Ababa and 50% in the field)
• Salary: According to NRC general directions
• 3 months contract with possibility of extension

Miscellaneous info

• Travel: Some travelling must be expected

Please, apply through www.nrc.no, then vacancies.

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps Ethiopia has grown quickly in recent years. The program now consists of two complex programs, several bilateral development programs, and a growing number of short term emergency response programs. Following a period of rapid growth, management and leadership systems are now becoming stretched. The major leadership challenge that faces MC Ethiopia is the strengthening of senior management team capacity and country office operating systems in ways that assure fully accountable, decentralised decision making. We seek a capable “safe pair of hands” to cover critical operational and programmatic oversight. The growth trajectory for the immediate future lies in building a programmatic capability that supports economic, ecological and social resilience. This requires a broadening of resilience program capability and the fostering of smart and adaptive management systems to underpin this. We are serious in pursuing impact, in being innovative on our quest for better resilience, and are bold in our intentions to influence policy and practice.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

In a bid to keep the senior management team as the apex decision making body of the country office, the Deputy Country Director (DCD) will work alongside the Country Director to manage overall country function. The DCD will work specifically on management issues, including ensuring that program standards are maintained, that budgets are being carefully used and monitored, that evidence is being gathered and used, that new programs are being designed, and that donors and key stakeholders are kept apprised of progress. The DCD will work to establish an ongoing sense as to what is going on in ways that enable the senior management team to regularly review progress and take appropriate action. The DCD will be a deputy, within a space where power and authority are deliberately delegated downwards to departments, programs and areas. The DCD will also be responsible for guiding the overall M&E and learning function. The DCD will support the development and nurturing a culture of learning, open and accountable team dynamics, and maintain useful external relationships. The DCD will assume a leading role in developing proposals and budgets for submission to donors.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: **

Strategy and Vision

• Maintain a central role in developing program strategy in coordination with program staff, including ensuring that existing programs meet MC’s strategic goals, objectives and targets, as well as identifying and developing new initiatives that strengthen and deepen the program.
• Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.

Program Management

• Oversee program start-up and ongoing program management and administration of teams across various field locations and sectors.
• Oversee grant and contract mechanisms, ensuring all application processes are undertaken in an open, transparent and efficient manner, that responsible SMT members monitor grants (program implementation, spending and reporting) and remain within agreement-set parameters. Develop and maintain a grants tracking database. Liaise with the Finance Manager for payments, financial monitoring/compliance and closeout procedures.
• Develop program implementation strategies, including partnership frameworks, beneficiary targeting, MEL processes, and key sector policies.
• Establish and maintain effective program reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use in coordination with the program staff, including end-user monitoring to ensure that designated households are receiving quantity of intended hygiene items.
• Lead/assist the preparation of proposals and review/edit donor reports prepared by program staff.
• Monitor and foster compliance with donor and Mercy Corps policies.

Team Management

• Along with the Country Director, recruit and manage an innovative, informed, motivated and efficient national team
• Co-Lead monthly SMT meetings to ensure learning and pro-active project management
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.

Representation

• In the absence of the Director, act on behalf of Mercy Corps as the senior representative for Mercy Corps Jordan.
• Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with consortium partners, sub-grantees, donors, local governments and other stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: MEL and Program quality management, and possibly some project managers.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Country Director

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Senior Management Team

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA and MA preferredns in International Development or relevant field or at least
• 5- 7 years management experience with specific experience and skills managing humanitarian response and community based programs
• 5-7 years’ experience including listening to, learning from, training, and mentoring key staff regarding relief and development and other relevant issues. With 2 years at senior level.
• Proven success managing the administration and compliance of donor funding and the ability to develop proposals for new projects and programs from conception to submission is required.
• Solid analysis and strategic planning skills as well as a proven practical and theoretical understanding of the project cycle, issues of community development and relief are necessary.
• Proven ability to develop a program and to conceptualize and successfully lead and manage a team throughout the entire program cycle is vital.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to professionally and appropriately represent the organization and negotiate and defend organizational interests with a diverse range of government officials, local organizations and other groups.
• Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills are necessary.
• Strong budget management skills.
• Fluency in oral and written English is mandatory. Amharic, Oromian or Somali language skills welcomed

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The successful Deputy Country Director will apply a strong combination of team leadership, program development and relationship building abilities to manage Mercy Corps relief and relief to development programs. This position requires a strong multi-tasker who can prioritize multiple urgent tasks, while effectively leading a diverse team of Ethiopian and expatriate staff. This position requires strong attention to detail and frequent trips to field to assess and support Mercy Corps programs in communities. Strong problem solving skills, an ability to communicate effectively, and ability to meet strict deadlines is essential. As this position requires new program development to complement existing programs, the successful Deputy Country Director will have an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative programs within the current and future structure of Mercy Corps Jordan operations and have excellent writing skills.

LIVING /ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This role is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and is an accompanied position. Housing is individual accommodation with unlimited freedom of movement beyond the house/office. There are US and European International schools in Addis. Staff will have limited access to good medical and other services.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Apply here: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oB282fwx&s=ReliefWeb

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This position is contingent on funding.**

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps is an international non-profit humanitarian organization with the guiding principles of Accountability, Participation and Peaceful Change. In Ethiopia, Mercy Corps currently operates in the following sectors: Economic and Market Development, Urban Climate Change and Development, Natural Resource Management, Water and Sanitation, Resilience, Emergency Response and Nutrition. Mercy Corps Ethiopia adopts a community-led, market-driven approach and works with communities, the public, private and non-profit sectors, to implement appropriate relief, recovery and development interventions. Mercy Corps Ethiopia has projects ongoing in the Afar, Oromia, SNNP and Somali regions

Mercy Corps Ethiopia is expanding its operations, in response to a wider development and emergency program portfolio. In response to the current drought, Mercy Corps Ethiopia is implementing emergency interventions, and this is stretching both our emergency program capabilities as well as the support services that underpin this. Therefore, Mercy Corps Ethiopia now seeks to engage a senior position to bolster front office and back office emergency response capabilities. The Emergencies Director described here will work to ensure programmatic agility and excellence in response to new and entrenched emergencies, and will work to build new and stronger back office operations to underpin this.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Emergencies Director is a member of the country’s senior management team and is responsible for establishing an Operations team capable of delivering excellent emergency services. S/he enables excellence in all operations functions in Ethiopia related to including Procurement, Logistics, Assets, Fleet, Warehousing, and HR. S/he ensures effective systems that support strategy for healthy, robust and integrated functions of local team members.

The three key elements of this position include the following:

• Oversight of emergency response, policy operations and support.
• Upgrade PALM systems in Addis Ababa and all sub-offices so that Mercy Corps Ethiopia can effectively and quickly respond to emergencies
• Build PALM teams throughout Ethiopia so that indigenous capacity is able to function independently and with excellence
• Support the strengthening of Human Resources to enable emergency response capability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Strategy and Vision

• Provide program support, coordination, supervision and monitoring designed to meet emergency program objectives.
• Contribute to implementation of the country strategic planning as it relates to emergency operations, and provide regular updates.

Personal Leadership

• Consistently demonstrate flexibility, resilience and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances.
• Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrate an awareness of his/her own strengths and development needs.

Representation

• Interface with stakeholders responsible for coordinating all emergency supply shipments via the appropriate approval processes.
• Communicate with any relevant local partners that may be implementing emergency response, to verify their systems and that they understand and follow all appropriate procedures and archiving.
• Maintain productive relationships with all stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, etc.

Team Management

• Evolve emergency response, PALM and HR system capacity in order to consolidate country wide excellence in emergency and other program response.
• Oversee emergency and PALM operations and teams
• Work with all Mercy Corps staff to ensure smooth introduction and adoption of upgraded operational systems.
• Assume responsibility for full and proper implementation of Mercy Corps PALM management, compliance and control systems as described in Mercy Corps field manuals.
• Work with finance to assure compliance, eliminate conflict of interest within Mercy Corps operations.
• Oversee engagement with wider Ethiopian Humanitarian Response actors, including other NGOs, the UN system, international donors and the Government of Ethiopia.

Emergencies Operations Management – Human Resources

• Support the HR Director to develop and communicate HR policies to all teams, especially with respect to emergency response and new PALM agility.
• Ensure all PALM systems are up to date, contextually fit for purpose, and compliant with local law.
• Support the HR Director to ensure fair, transparent and timely recruiting for emergency staff. Specifically, develop and maintain an HR database and team tracking system that enables swift engagement of high quality personnel for emergencies operations

Operations Management - Logistics

• Develop agile and responsive emergency operation capacity and systems, underpinned by timely, accurate and compliant procurement and deployment of assets and assistance.
• Install compliant warehouse procedures as described in the Warehouse Policy and Procedures Guidelines.
• Establish and maintain supply pipelines, oversee operational logistic systems and assure effective warehousing and distribution of commodities as required.
• Supervise overall fleet management to assure that MC systems are in place, are used, are responsive and are effective.
• Liaise with finance to ensure compliance and payment schedules; maintain service contracts.
• Coordinate logistics (non-program) aspects of material aid projects and associated shipments; manage importation and customs clearance elements. Oversee equipment registration, licensing and insurance, etc.
• Maintain inventory records of materials and materials flow; oversee tracking of all assets.

Operations Management - Administration

• Develop agile and responsive emergency operation capacity that is compliant with MC systems as described in the Field Administration Manual.
• In emergencies, oversee the establishment of Mercy Corps offices including contracting, leases and IT.
• Develop and periodically review country and sub-office policies and implementation.
• Oversee database and file management for administration, procurement, logistics resources documents.
• Oversee the management of facilities, including housing and office leases.
• Ensure that security standards are maintained at all premises.
• Supervise IT System Administrator to ensure functional IT systems.
• Ensure that Mercy Corps contracts and business transactions/relationships are transparent and in compliance with Ethiopia law and Mercy Corps/donor policies.

Organizational Learning: As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries:Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: All (Country) Operations (Logistics and Administration) staff.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Country Director

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Program Managers, Chiefs of Party, Finance Manager, Country Senior Management Team

COLLABORATES WITH: All MC logistics and operations team as required

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of four years field experience setting up and managing administration, procurement, logistics, and human resource systems with humanitarian NGOs with supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex emergencies, related security concerns and appropriate responses with experience in Ethiopia
• Demonstrated attention to detail, following procedures, meeting deadlines and working and problem-solving independently and cooperatively.
• Knowledge of Mercy Corps systems and procedures (esp. procurement systems) desirable; M&E experience preferred and knowledge of USAID regulations helpful.
• Excellent negotiation and representation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, prioritization and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent oral and written English skills required.
• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The successful Emergencies Director will be good at problem solving and have the ability to work out methods to deliver successful programs while demonstrating excellent stewardship of donor funds and compliance with MC and donor regulations. S/he will maintain strong cooperative relationships with other departments and interact effectively with international and national personnel both in a managerial as well as training capacity, while demonstrating the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities. S/he will be able to live and work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly intense and fluid work and security environment and be willing to travel regularly to Mercy Corps field offices and project sites. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

LIVING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The position will be based in Addis Ababa with frequent travel (minimum 50%) to operational sites as well as regular domestic and occasional international travel. The post holder is expected to follow all security protocols including limited movement when necessary. Internet connectivity and communication across Ethiopia is improving but remains unreliable at times. Addis Ababa offers numerous international style restaurants, though security and cultural considerations are always to be taken into account. There are daily flights from Addis Ababa to several European, Middle Eastern and African cities.

Housing is individual accommodation with freedom of movement beyond the house/office. All MC Ethiopia employees are expected to work from Monday to Friday. There are at least 3 international schools in Ethiopia; staff will have adequate access to medical, electricity, water.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps' policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Apply here: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=odH82fwO&s=ReliefWeb

TheAsian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), established in 1986, is a regional non-profit foundation with headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand supporting the advancement of safer communities and sustainable development, through implementing programs that reduce the impact of disasters upon countries and communities in Asia and the Pacific. The primary geographical focus of ADPC’s activities is Asia with the South, South East and East Asia being the primary sub-regions.

ADPC has more than 30 years of working experience in Asia along with the national and local Government of its charter member countries as well as countries of the Regional Consultative Committee (RCC) on Disaster Management. ADPC works to build preparedness at all levels, from regional, to national, sub-national and even to individual communities. Further details on ADPC and its programs can be found at www.adpc.net

SERVIR is a global program that provides scientific and technical know-how to help developing countries use geospatial information and technologies to achieve sustainable development. SERVIR-Mekong will promote the use and availability of publicly available satellite imagery and related geospatial decision-support tools/products to help key stakeholders and decision makers in Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam better predict and manage floods and other natural disasters, improve agricultural risk management, manage land-use more sustainably, and help governments and communities increase resilience to the negative effects of climate change. Funded by USAID, and with lead scientific and technical support from NASA, SERVIR-Mekong is being implemented by ADPC with inputs from consortium partners Spatial Informatics Group, Stockholm Environment Institute, and Deltares. Further details on SERVIR-Mekong can be found at servir.adpc.net.

Statement of Intent:

The Vietnam Country Coordinator will be responsible for developing innovative approaches to enhancing user uptake of SERVIR-Mekong products and services, and ensuring that user consultation and participation are integrated across activities in Vietnam. This position will work closely with the Science and Data and Capacity Development Leads and USAID Vietnam Forests and Deltas (VFD) and its Government counterparts to develop effective user engagement strategies, and work with local stakeholders and technical staff on specific products, tools, trainings, and events to ensure user involvement.

Required Qualifications / Selection Criteria:

• A Master’s level degree in International Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or other field related to this position
• At least ten years of experience in international development approaches relevant to this position, including engaging with various users of geospatial applications including policy makers, communities, students, and practitioners
• Demonstrated ability to identify relevant collaboration partners in the country and effectively communicate with both government and non-government stakeholders
• Proven record of productive engagement with national level government institutions, NGOs, and scientists in the country
• Proven record of engagement with MARD and/or MONRE institutions working on hydrology, hydro-climatic disasters, water management, and/or ecosystem services.
• Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental and development context of the duty station and the Lower Mekong Region in general
• Project management experience including coordinating travel and workshop logistics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Vietnamese essential

Competencies:

• Content knowledge: Advanced knowledge of hydrology, hydro-climatic disasters. water management and/or ecosystem services; knowledge of and experience in user engagement
• Management & coordination: Ability to design and coordinate user engagement activities, understanding of a project cycle including operational planning and monitoring
• Networking & stakeholder management: Ability to establish networks with strategic institutions, and effectively communicate with stakeholders
• Impact & results orientation: Proactive approach for effective capacity building initiatives
• Social/team competency: Ability to work smoothly and effectively with others in the team to establish constructive ideas or solutions that meet the team objective
• Flexibility: Ability to easily adapt to changing contexts, technologies and approaches when necessary; make improvements in own work area
• Report Writing: Ability to contribute to the preparation and consolidation of reports

Other desired qualities:

• Understanding of how Earth Observation and Geospatial Information applications may be used for better decision making, especially the context of climate change, food security, water and disasters and ecosystem services;
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work and time independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds
• Strong desire to learn, undertake new challenges
• Must be a creative problem-solver who takes initiative
• Self-directed, dynamic, attention to details, independent with excellent organizational skills.
• Willingness and availability to travel periodically.

General Requirements:

• Operate within all ADPC Guidelines & Procedures/ Policies

Duties and Responsibilities:

The SERVIR-Mekong Country Coordinator will:

• Develop a framework to ensure effective stakeholder engagement in different phases of service planning and design
• Develop innovative approaches to enhance uptake and maintenance of products and services and their upscaling
• Establish networks with strategic institutions and effectively communicate with stakeholders in government, non-government, academic and private sectors
• Design approaches and templates that guide systematic user engagement and work closely with other key people to define roles and responsibilities for completing user engagement tasks
• Regularly contribute information to the user database and other knowledge management tools related to user engagement and outreach
• Ensure that all SERVIR-Mekong activities incorporate user engagement components in the design and implementation of products and services
• Contribute project management and logistical support for travel and workshop coordination
• Produce written material for SERVIR-Mekong’s quarterly and annual reports
• Collaborate with the Vietnam National University, and other key university partners in the country, to expand geospatial content in university courses
• Carry out other tasks as assigned by the Chief of Party of the SERVIR-Mekong Program.

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports directly to the SERVIR-Mekong Chief of Party;
• Works closely with other staff at ADPC and the SERVIR-Mekong team

Contract Duration:

One (1) year contract with possibility of extension given a three (3) year initial budgeting period for SERVIR-Mekong.

Interested Candidates, please submit the completed ADPC application form, (downloadable from www.adpc.net),resume, copy of diploma(s) and certificate(s) together with a cover letter, to adpcjobs@adpc.net or

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**Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.**

Careers - Save the Children

Chief of Party (COP), Improved Wellbeing and Health Outcomes for OVC in Ethiopia (IWHO)Location:**Ethiopia - Addis Ababa**Division.:**International Programs**

Description

Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Chief of Party (COP) to work on the USAID-funded Improved Wellbeing and Health Outcomes for OVC in Ethiopia (IWHO) cooperative agreement which focuses on enabling more OVC to utilize services for improving HIV/AIDS care, health, nutrition, economic security, education, protection, and psychosocial wellbeing. All posts are contingent on the issuance of USAID funding and the selection of applicants is subject to USAID approval.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Impact

The COP will liaise closely with USAID/Ethiopia, Government of Ethiopia representatives, Save the Children’s Headquarters and Country Offices, and partner organizations. The COP will be the principal representative of the project and will ensure adherence to overall technical and programmatic quality in implementation, compliance with USAID rules and regulations, and the timely submission of all deliverables to USAID, including annual work plans, performance monitoring plans, semi-annual reports and annual reports as may be required. The COP will be responsible for overall direction and coordination of the activities of any sub-recipient partners under this grant.

This key position will report directly to the Country Director and will lead the program’s strategic, financial, and operational planning, including the annual work planning process and development of an appropriate exit strategy. The position will be based in Addis Ababa, and will require travel across the region and to program areas. Responsibilities will include:

• Establish and guide overall technical direction of the project.

• Act as principal representative and liaison to all external stakeholders, including but not limited to USAID/Ethiopia and the Government of Ethiopia.

• Oversee the timely submission of all deliverables to USAID.

• Provide oversight and coordination with international and national sub-recipient partners.

• Supervise key program staff, both technical and managerial, and oversee the hiring process of all local personnel.

• Serve as key liaison with Save the Children partners and any local sub-grantees.

• Oversee the process of selection of any sub-recipient CSO partners.

• Provide overall coordination of the institutional/organizational and technical capacity building of local partners and stakeholders.

• Ensure that efficient systems to support all aspects of the program (including sub-grant management, financial, capacity building and performance monitoring and reporting) are in place and support the effective use of program resources in compliance with USAID regulations and Save the Children policies.

• Undertake other tasks as needed.

Required Background and Experience, Skills and Behaviors

• Advanced degree in international relations, public health, or related field

• 10-12 years of field-based experience managing large and complex overseas, multi-partner development programs, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Experience managing large scale USAID funded project(s) at a senior level.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and familiarity with USAID (PEPFAR) policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.

• Experience in managing large child-focused field programs for an international NGO.

• Demonstrated skills in strategic and program planning and understanding of HIV/AIDS-related support services.

• Demonstrated skills in leadership and supervision of staff and teams.

• Familiarity with USAID regulations and policies, with specific understanding of PEPFAR guidelines, rules and regulations.

• Extensive experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa; specific work experience in Ethiopia desirable.

• Proven experience building capacity of local NGOs and government bodies.

• Proven ability in promoting and collaborating closely with multi-level stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English required; fluency in Amharic desirable.

https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=4120

Title
Finance Manager, Ethiopia TRANSFORM WASH

Location
Ethiopia

Department Name
Opportunity Development

Pact Overview

Finance Manager, Ethiopia TRANSFORM WASH

Pact Overview
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. Now more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future.
Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.

Position Overview
Pact seeks a Finance Manager for the proposed five-year USAID-funded Ethiopia TRANSFORM WASH project which will work with the Government of Ethiopia to increase the use of improved WASH products and services in Ethiopia. Through improved water and sanitation services and improved key hygiene behaviors, the activity seeks to ultimately reduce preventable deaths and illness due to diarrheal disease, particularly among children under 5. This position is contingent on award.

Position Purpose
The Finance Manager is responsible for maintaining financial and accounting services in order to meet acceptable accounting principles ensuring that all expenditures comply with USAID policy and regulations. He/she is responsible for preparing financial statements, financial reports and maintaining cash controls.

Key Responsibilities
The Finance Manager will work with the Chief of Party on integrated management of all project finances to ensure effective use of resources in order to achieve program objectives in compliance with donor requirements. In collaboration with the COP, the Finance Officer will design, develop and adapt policies, guidelines and criteria for the management of project finances and sub-grants in accordance with Pact standards and donor regulations. S/he will support the full cycle of grants management activities beginning from pre-award assessments, monitoring/ compliance visits and close-out procedures. S/he will provide technical assistance to staff and grantees on administrative policies and procedures for finance and grants management, including advising sub-grantees on financial accounting, reporting, procurement, and other compliance practices associated with the program. S/he will work closely with headquarters to ensure compliance and effective and proactive fiscal management.

Qualifications •At least a B.A. degree in accounting, business administration, management or other relevant field of study required
•Minimum of ten years of relevant experience required, of which at least five years must be with a non-governmental organization
•Minimum 3 years of experience in direct supervision of professional staff
•Knowledge of donor rules and regulations required; in depth knowledge of USAID rules and regulations strongly preferred.

To apply for this position, please click link: http://pactworld.force.com/careers/VanaHCM__Job_Detail?Id=a33j0000000kTsxAAE

Title
Institutional Development Advisor, Ethiopia TRANSFORM WASH

Location
Ethiopia

Department Name
Opportunity Development

Pact Overview

Institutional Development Advisor, Ethiopia TRANSFORM WASH, Ethiopia

Pact Overview:
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. Now more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future.
Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.

Position Overview:
Pact seeks an Institutional Development Advisor for the proposed five-year USAID-funded Ethiopia TRANSFORM WASH project which will work with the Government of Ethiopia to increase the use of improved WASH products and services in Ethiopia. Through improved water and sanitation services and improved key hygiene behaviors, the activity seeks to ultimately reduce preventable deaths and illness due to diarrheal disease, particularly among children under 5. This position is contingent on award.

Position Purpose:
The Institutional Development Advisor will work under the direction of the COP and will be responsible for managing the project’s governance strengthening activities.

Key Responsibilities:
The Advisor will work with the Government of Ethiopia to bring all investment in WASH under one framework, and support its enabling environment with strategies, policies, and guidance documents at the national level, while also working to build the capacity of the sub-national level to operationalize these documents. The Advisor will also strengthen the financial management capacity of Government of Ethiopia entities to efficiently and effectively deliver public health results.

Qualifications: •Master’s Degree in a relevant field required
•Minimum of ten years of experience in the water and sanitation sector, especially related to current Ethiopian local government context required
•Proven experience in undertaking activities aimed at capacity building of government to effectively construct, manage and maintain WASH services required
•Strong English communication skills, both interpersonal and written required
•Working experience in developing countries required; experience in Ethiopia preferred

To apply for this position, please click link: http://pactworld.force.com/careers/VanaHCM__Job_Detail?Id=a33j0000000kTssAAE

HEKS/EPER (Hilfswerk der Evangelischen Kirchen Schweiz/ Entraide Protestante Suisse) is the aid organisation of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland. HEKS/EPER has its headquarters in Zurich/Switzerland and works in more than 20 countries in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid. HEKS/EPER supports more than 200 projects of mostly local or national partner organizations in the programmatic key countries. HEKS/EPER is a member of the ACT Alliance. For more information, visit our website http://www.HEKS/EPER.ch/en/.

Ethiopia is one of the key countries of the international cooperation. The thematic focusses of the development program in Ethiopia are food sovereignty, access and protection of natural resources and resilience building in rural contexts.

We are looking for a committed development professional (m/f) for the following job position

HEKS/EPER Country Director for Ethiopia

Your responsibilities:

• Steer, monitor and implement the HEKS/EPER Country Program in Ethiopia with its project portfolio
• In close cooperation with the Desk Officer at HQ, ensure the strategic development of the HEKS/EPER Country Program
• Represent HEKS/EPER in Ethiopia vis-à vis the Ethiopian Government and its institutions, in the international donor community and other national and international organizations
• Participate actively as representative from HEKS/EPER in networks related to the thematic priorities
• Accompany, advice and assist the partner organisations in their project implementation and support them in their institutional development. This includes frequent traveling into the field to visit partner organizations.
• Manage the Country Office of HEKS/EPER in Addis Ababa and lead the team of national personnel including project officers and finance/administration staff
• Supervise the administrative and financial responsibilities and processes of the HEKS Office in Addis Ababa
• Explore opportunities for fundraising and acquisition of mandates

Your profile:

• Master’s degree in international development cooperation, management or other thematic specialization relevant to the HEKS/EPER program in Ethiopia
• At least 10 years of experience in program and project management in the field of development cooperation, of which minimum 5 years in a higher management position with similar responsibilities and in different developing countries
• Experience in the thematic fields of food sovereignty, agroecology and protection of natural resources
• Analytical skills, proven track record in conceptual and strategic planning
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills for supervising administration, finances, human resources and logistics
• Cultural sensitivity, flexibility, pro-active attitude and spirit for new initiatives
• Fluent in written and spoken English

What we are offering:

• A multi-disciplinary job position in the field of international cooperation
• A team of competent and committed colleagues
• A competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Initial one-year working contract with possibility of extension
• Duty station: Addis Ababa with frequent visits to project sites
• Start date: 1^st of September 2016 or as per agreement.

Please provide a motivation letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), names and telephone/email contacts of three references, work certificates and diplomas. The documents have to be sent to the following address till May 29^th 2016:international@heks.ch

Women are encouraged to apply. The job interviews will take place in June 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For additional information: Karl Heuberger, Program Officer Ethiopia, at HQ in Zurich, Switzerland

karl.heuberger@heks.ch

Chief of Party (COP), Improved Wellbeing and Health Outcomes for OVC in Ethiopia (IWHO)
Location: Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
Division.: International Programs
Description
Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Chief of Party (COP) to work on the USAID-funded Improved Wellbeing and Health Outcomes for OVC in Ethiopia (IWHO) cooperative agreement which focuses on enabling more OVC to utilize services for improving HIV/AIDS care, health, nutrition, economic security, education, protection, and psychosocial wellbeing. All posts are contingent on the issuance of USAID funding and the selection of applicants is subject to USAID approval.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Impact
The COP will liaise closely with USAID/Ethiopia, Government of Ethiopia representatives, Save the Children’s Headquarters and Country Offices, and partner organizations. The COP will be the principal representative of the project and will ensure adherence to overall technical and programmatic quality in implementation, compliance with USAID rules and regulations, and the timely submission of all deliverables to USAID, including annual work plans, performance monitoring plans, semi-annual reports and annual reports as may be required. The COP will be responsible for overall direction and coordination of the activities of any sub-recipient partners under this grant.

This key position will report directly to the Country Director and will lead the program’s strategic, financial, and operational planning, including the annual work planning process and development of an appropriate exit strategy. The position will be based in Addis Ababa, and will require travel across the region and to program areas. Responsibilities will include:
Establish and guide overall technical direction of the project.
• Act as principal representative and liaison to all external stakeholders, including but not limited to USAID/Ethiopia and the Government of Ethiopia.
• Oversee the timely submission of all deliverables to USAID.
• Provide oversight and coordination with international and national sub-recipient partners.
• Supervise key program staff, both technical and managerial, and oversee the hiring process of all local personnel.
• Serve as key liaison with Save the Children partners and any local sub-grantees.
• Oversee the process of selection of any sub-recipient CSO partners.
• Provide overall coordination of the institutional/organizational and technical capacity building of local partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure that efficient systems to support all aspects of the program (including sub-grant management, financial, capacity building and performance monitoring and reporting) are in place and support the effective use of program resources in compliance with USAID regulations and Save the Children policies.
• Undertake other tasks as needed.

Required Background and Experience, Skills and Behaviors
• Advanced degree in international relations, public health, or related field
• 10-12 years of field-based experience managing large and complex overseas, multi-partner development programs, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience managing large scale USAID funded project(s) at a senior level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and familiarity with USAID (PEPFAR) policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Experience in managing large child-focused field programs for an international NGO.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic and program planning and understanding of HIV/AIDS-related support services.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and supervision of staff and teams.
• Familiarity with USAID regulations and policies, with specific understanding of PEPFAR guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Extensive experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa; specific work experience in Ethiopia desirable.
• Proven experience building capacity of local NGOs and government bodies.
• Proven ability in promoting and collaborating closely with multi-level stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English required; fluency in Amharic desirable.

https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=4120